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This Diploma allows students to develop their expertise in sport science and health industries.

The one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science (PGDipSS) can lead to career pathways in high performance sport, non-clinical health, or fast-track careers of existing professionals in those industries.

Findings from the 2013 Sport and Recreation Sector Workforce to 2026 Survey indicate that in Aotearoa New Zealand, up to 44,000 new staff will be required in the sector due to growth and retirements by 2026.

Lecturers are involved in sport science or health as active researchers and supervisors, as well as serving professional bodies in their discipline.

UC has the top ranked research department in Aotearoa New Zealand for ‘other health studies’ (the most recent Tertiary Education Commission 2012 PBRF Assessment).

The field of sports science is developing rapidly and so this Diploma will allow students to stand out in a competitive job market.

To enrol, you should have previously completed a sport and/or science-related Aotearoa New Zealand degree, or an equivalent qualification, and normally should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.